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For two years, I also had the pleasure of living in Methuen, Massachusetts, where I had worked a few jobs. Methuen is also the only place in the world, named just that. No other city or town bears this name. According to The Americana: A Universal Reference Library, Comprising the Arts and Sciences, Literature, History, … Continue reading →

Gore Hall, a now-demolished Harvard University structure, was built in 1838 constructed of Quincy granite. Gore Hall served as Harvard University’s first library. It’s architectural style was Gothic Revival, a style found across the globe. It was named in honor of Harvard graduate and Massachusetts Governor and United States Senator Christopher Gore. Gore Hall was demolished … Continue reading →

The original Cambridge Public Library (pictured above) at 449 Broadway was built in 1888 with land and full construction funding donated by Frederick H. Rindge. Its Richardsonian Romanesque design was by Van Brunt & Howe. Frederick H. Rindge (pictured above) was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the only surviving son among six children of Samuel B. Rindge (1820-1883) and … Continue reading →